1.5K+
Funeral fundraisers started
CAUSE GUIDE
Funeral Fundraising on M-Changa
In a difficult moment, let your community help carry the load, honour your loved one with dignity, and stand with the family through the days that follow.
WHEN SUPPORT IS NEEDED
You do not have to carry this alone
1
Start
Create a fundraiser to help honour your loved one and support the family through this time.
2
Verify
Add the required details and trusted treasurers to strengthen confidence and accountability.
3
Share
Invite family, friends and community to stand with you.
4
Receive support
Give people a clear way to contribute and stay informed as support comes together.
KES 308M+
Raised by communities
KES 207K+
Raised per fundraiser, on average
98.2K+
People who have contributed
Ways communities have come together to help
Every family and farewell is different. These are some of the ways communities have helped carry the load during loss and in the days that follow.
Support may include:
Funeral and burial arrangements
Transport and repatriation
Memorial and remembrance
Family support after the farewell
School fees and children’s needs
Outstanding urgent expenses
Tips for organizing support during a difficult time
Keep the purpose clear
Explain who the fundraiser is for, what support is needed, and how family, friends and community can stand with you.
Learn how to shape a clear purpose →Share responsibility
Add trusted treasurers and involve close family or community members so the fundraiser does not rest on one person alone.
Keep people informed
Share important updates so family, friends and supporters understand what is happening and how support is being used.
Read the Sharing & Promotion Guide →Let support continue where needed
If the family still needs help after the farewell, keep the fundraiser updated so the community knows how best to stand with them.
Frequently asked questions
A family member, friend, community member or trusted representative can organize a funeral fundraiser on behalf of the family.
COMMUNITY VOICES
What our community says
Feedback from people who have used M-Changa to organize support during a time of loss.
“I first used M-Changa in 2019 when I lost a friend. It has been one of the most reliable fundraising platforms I’ve used. It is easy to access, payments reflect immediately, and the platform has continued to improve over time.”
AH
Hassan
Funeral fundraising
“M-Changa came through for our family when we needed to quickly set up a fundraiser for our father’s funeral. The ability to set up the platform quickly and the efficient support team provided us with great comfort. The different ways people could contribute also made it easier to receive support fro...”
MM
Makandi
Family funeral fundraiser
“M-Changa is easy to set up and easy to use, with multiple ways for people to give and support a cause. It is also fast and efficient when withdrawing funds, helping support reach the cause as quickly as possible.”
EM
Edward
Community fundraising
You do not have to carry this alone
Let your community stand with the family.
Give family, friends and community a clear, trusted way to offer support, honour your loved one with dignity, and continue standing with the family in the days that follow.
Start the fundraiser, add trusted treasurers and invite your community to stand with the family.
Give people a clear way to help when support is needed
M-Changa gives family, friends and community a simple way to come together, stay informed and support the family through the farewell and beyond.
Your community can help carry the load
Family, friends and well-wishers can contribute from near and far.
Everyone stays informed
Updates and contribution records help supporters follow the journey and understand where support is needed.
Support can continue afterwards
If the family still needs help after the farewell, the fundraiser can continue to support the days that follow.